Three uncontained wildfires are burning across northeastern Minnesota, with the Jenkins Creek Fire consuming 6,800 acres and threatening nearby homes.
Earl Watters captured this shocking footage from his CH 47 Chinook, Boomer, as local firefighters are working to protect structures, pre-treating houses before the flames reach them.
The most devastating fire, the Camp House Fire near Duluth, has burned through 12,000 acres, destroying at least 40 buildings.
With no containment and evacuation orders in effect, firefighting teams are working tirelessly in extreme heat and thick smoke.